2005.36.123: Louisa to Tom, 1859 August 31
1859: Sick Children; Mental illness; Physical illness; Shame; Meeting; Love; Longing; Visiting; Family Matters; Transcription
Louisa writes to Tom, excusing herself for being in a poor mental/physical state because her recent bouts of illness. Much of her family has been sick, including children and aunts. She hopes that she can come visit him or he can come visit her soon. 3 handwritten pages
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 August 31
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.158: Thomas Laurens Jones to Caroline Jones Young, 1856 December 8
1856: Edmund Jones; Death; Suicide; Bereavement: Mental Illness; Faith; Consolation
Letter from Thomas L. Jones to his sister Caroline regarding the suicide of their brother Edmund Jones. Thomas recounted Edmund's affliction and expressed shock and dismay. He wrote words of consolation, and encouragement to have faith. I envelope and 6 handwritten pages.
Thomas Laurens Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 December 8
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.266: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 April 18
1857; Transcription; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Love Letter; Travel; Alcohol; Religion; Weapons; Mental Health; Mental Illness; Dr. Bythewood
Thomas F. Jones, Jr. authored this seven-page handwritten letter describing an ordeal with an unidentified drunken friend. He was so drunk that Jones likened him to a "Patagonian" who likened him to "the Evil Spirit." He also reassures Kate the he is faithful only to her, undoubtedly because he is on a long journey.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 April 18
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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